Highlights from last year to now:

Table of Contents

PG 4 | WELCOME

PG 5-8 | GUESTS

PG 9 | GUEST PANELS

PG 10-11 | EVENTS

PG 12-17 | PANELS AND EVENTS

PG 18-20 | MAIN SCHEDULE

PG 21-22 | GAMING

PG 23-24 | GAMING SCHEDULE

PG 25 | MAIN MAP

PG 26 | MJOLNÏR - CALEB’S COURAGE

PG 27 | WIN ME!

PG 28-29 | EXHIBITORS EXPRESSWAY

PG 30 | SPONSORS

PG 31 | DONATORS & SPECIAL THANK YOUS

Welcome toCaperCon 2018!

We would like to take a minute and thank you for supporting us!

Without the fans we wouldn’t be able to have this convention, and it’s worth it to be able to bring our little island a taste of the larger con community.

Like our mascot Kiki, many hands make light work. All the many volunteers that you will see over the weekend are amazing and we are lucky to have them. Their help make the con possible.

We, the CaperCon staff, are a group of nerds and geeks who love what we do. We thank you for your continued support, and we hope that you have a wonderful time this year!

COME PLAY!

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GREG BRYK, Actor

Greg Bryk is one of Canada’s busiest and most dynamic actors, having created numerous indelible characters while moving seamlessly between comedy and drama. Greg was first introduced to audiences as “Alexander ‘TheJuggernaut’ Yount” in the hit comedy “Men With Brooms” with Leslie Nielsen and Paul Gross. Shortly after, Bryk

starred in four seasons of the critically acclaimed television series“ReGenesis”.

Most recently Byrk is known as the voice (and body template) for “Joseph ‘The Father’ Seed” in the video game “Farcry 5” (2018) and “Farcry 5: Inside Eden’s Gate” (2018 Short film). He also has some recurring roles on hit shows like Netflix Original “Frontier” (2016-2018) and the Hulu Original “The Handmaid’s Tale” (2018).

Bryk has appeared in major TV, mini series, and MOW’s such as Lifetime’s “The Gathering”,Margaret Atwood’s“The Robber Bride”, SYFY’s “Bitten” and “RED: The Werewolf Hunter”,Hallmark’s “Mistletoe Over Manhattan” and NBC’s “XIII” ; as well as stand out work in suchfeature films as David Cronenberg’s “A History Of Violence”, New Line Cinema’s “Shoot’ Em Up”, and Allan Moyle’s “Weirdsville”. Bryk gave an award winning performance in Clement Virgo’s gritty drama “Poor Boy’s Game” also starring Danny Glover. Bryk also stars in Virgo’s epic mini-series “Book Of Negroes” for CBC and BET.

Some of Bryk’s feature films include Marvel Comic’s “The Incredible Hulk”, “SAW V” and “SAW 3D” and “Red” to name a few. He utterly charmed as a cross dressing cop in Simon Ennis’s eccentric comedic gem “You Might As Well Live”, and chilled your blood in Stephen King thriller “Dolan’s Cadillac”.

After a Gemini nomination for his work in the television movie “Deadliest Sea“, Bryk played regular roles on Showcase’s “Crash & Burn” and Disney’s “Aaron Stone“. Bryk also reprised his popular character, “Col. Amos”, in the Showcase/Canal Plus breakout series “XIII”, as well, he played a major role in Tarsem Singh’s Greek mythology epic “Immortals” alongside Henry Cavill and Mickey Roarke.

Most recently, Bryk will be seen in a recurring arc on the highly anticipated series “The Expanse” for Syfy, and has been featured in Guest Starring roles on “Fargo” for FX, “The Divide” for AMC, opposite Megan Follows as her love interest in the smash hit series “Reign” for The CW, and on other popular shows such as “Rookie Blue”,“Nikita”, “The Transporter”, “Covert Affairs”, “Lost Girl”, and “Cracked”. Bryk also starred in the award-winning and International Emmy nominated CBC movie “The Phantoms”.

Greg makes his home in Toronto with his wife Danielle and has three beautiful children, Dempsey, Billy and Ella. He is fully aware that he leads a completely charmed life.

Guests

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GuestsSCOTT MCNEIL, Actor

Scott McNeil hails from Vancouver, Canada by way of Brisbane, Australia. He started acting at the age of three and hasn’t (his mom would say) stopped since. Spanning over two decades and including over 14,000 episodes, Scott’s voice career began with The New Ad-ventures of He-Man way back in (gasp) 1988. He is perhaps best known currently as Duo Maxwell in Gundam Wing, Koga, in Inuyasha,

Piccolo (the first) and many others in Dragon Ball Z, Dinobot, Rattrap, Waspinator, and Silverbolt in Beast Wars, Jetfire in Transformers Armada, and Wolverine in X-Men: Evolution, As well as Hohenheim in Full Metal Alchemist, the deeply neurotic Merb Stork in StormHawks, the amaz-ingly inept Voltar in League of Super Evil, Ali al Satchez in Gundam 00, and the inanely musical Flam in My Little Pony. This just in! Scott is now the voice of Durotan in World of Warcraft.

Among his other voice credits are: Ninjago ,SuperNoobs, One Piece:Strong World,Exchange Student Zero, The Deep, My Little Pony, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Grumpy Bear in Care Bears, Academy Award nominated Sword of the Stranger, Johnny Test, Black Lagoon, Highlander, Quest for Vengance, Rollbots, Dinobabies, Spiderman Unlimited Krypto,the Superdog, Reboot, MegaMan, Powerpuff Girls Z, Mucha Lucha, Monster Rancher, Mummies Alive, Ranma 1/2, Project A-Ko, Kong, The Vision of Escaflowne, Bucky O’Hare and the Toad Wars, War Planets, Weird-Oh’s, Molly O, Conan the Adventurer, The Wacky World of Tex Avery, Extreme Dinosaurs, DragonTales, Warriors of Virtue, D’Myna Leagues, Aagh It’s the Mister Hell Show, Double Dragon, Darkstalkers, Street Fighter, GI Joe, and the animated features Rudolph and the Island of Misfit Toys, and Casper’s Haunted Christmas. As well as video games such as World of Warcraft, Far Cry 5,Nova, League of Legends, Dead Rising II and III, Warhammer 40,000, Scarface, D&D Online, The Godfather

Equally successful in film and television, Scott has starred in the feature films Woody Wood-pecker, Why we’re Killing Gunther, Sleeping with Strangers and Sleeping Dogs, and Scooby Doo II. He has guest starred on numerous television series and features, including Riverdale, Take Two, Life Sentence, Aftermath, The Flash, Falling Skies, Once Upon a Time, Psych, Primeval New World, Supernatural, Sanctuary, Highlander, The Outer Limits, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Beyond Belief, Beggars and Choosers, Stargate SG-1 and Disney’s Ladies and the Champ, to name a few.

This just in: Scott is currently working on a bunch of new roles, including work in Beyblade, Exchange Student Zero, The Deep, Max Steel, SuperNoobs, Johnny Test, L.O.S.E, Hero 108, 1001 Tales of the Arabian Nights ,Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony, Numerous Video Games and a number of *cough cough* “Top Secret” Anime Titles. Scott loves cartoons most of all because, “Hey, it’s indoor work with no heavy lifting.”

When his busy schedule allows, he can be found playing his Level 110 Troll Warlock in World of Warcraft while eating spray cheese…..FOR THE HORDE!!!

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Guests

Sherry Ramsey, Author

Sherry D. Ramsey is a bestselling science fiction and fantasy author, editor, publisher, creativity addict and self-confessed Internet geek. Her books include the award-winning One’s Aspect to the Sun and two sequels in her Nearspace series; The Seventh Crow; The Murder Prophet; the Olympia Investigations series, and two new books scheduled for release this year. A founding editor of Third Person Press, she has

co-edited six anthologies of regional short fiction and a zombie novel (set in Sydney!) and regularly conducts writing workshops in person and online. Sherry is a member of the Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia Writer’s Council, a moderator of her localwriter’s group, and a past Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer of SF Canada, Canada’s national association for Speculative Fiction Professionals.

Jeff Parazzo and Kevin Duhaney, Actors

Jeff Parazzo was recently guest star-ring on such shows as “24hour rental”, “Flashpoint”, “Nikita”, “Degrassi” and “Suits” most fans recognize him as Trent Fernandes the White Dino Thunder Ranger from the hit kids

television show Power Rangers. Jeff also lead a critically acclaimed feature film called “Late Fragment” that toured all the major film festivals.

Kevin Duhaney is a film & television actor based out of Toronto, Ontario. He has 30 years of experience and is very well known in the American & Canadian film industry. He began acting at the tender age of 4 and has accumulated over 35 film & television credits to date. He is best known for his Roles as Ethan James The Blue Dino Thunder Power Ranger as well as the Voice of Cameron on the hit cartoon series Total Drama Island. Now at the prime of his career and ready to take the next big step to reach his full potential & success in the film industry.

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Nick Bradshaw, Artist

Nick Bradshaw is an Atlantic Canadian Artist based out of Moncton New Brunswick. He’s began working in comics with 2002s launch of Army of Darkness at Dynamite Comics. Since he’s moved on to projects with Marvel, DC, IDW on such Titles as Spider-man, X-men, Guardians of the Galaxy, Danger Girl, Justice League, Titans, Rocketeer and many more.

Fighting Dreamers Production (FDP), Cosplay Group

Fighting Dreamers Production (FDP) is a cosplay group from Vancouver, British Columbia. For the past 10

years they have been cosplaying a wide range of genres including anime, manga, video games,comics, film, and cartoons.

Fighting Dreamers Productions are known for their cosplay YouTube channel, which has over 180,000 subscribers and provides viewers with series shows, parodies,cosplay skits, CMV’s, convention happenings, and tutorials. FDP is a non-profit group and has organized a number of charity events through their cosplay work such as “Pray for Japan” helping earthquake and tsunami victims, “Aang for a Cure” which benefited cancer patients and a charity print drive to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey. As cosplayers, FDP emphasizes inclusivity and promotesaccessibility of cosplay through panels and performances at conventions across North America, the UK, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia and Australia. FDP is honoured to be coming back to Caper Con!

Guests

Please check www.capercon.ca and the photo/autograph area for times and pricingof Greg Bryk, Scott McNeil, Jeff Parazzo, and

Kevin Duhaney.

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Guest Panels & EventsFighting Dreamers Productions (FDP: Cosplay Group)

Cosplay on a Budget

A panel all about how to cosplay without breaking the bank! Little tips and tricks to make cosplay more accessible.

Cosplay Makeup

From special effects makeup to the basic cosplay makeup necessities, this panel covers cosplay makeup tips and tricks for all skill levels.

Cosplay Wigs

A panel for beginner and veteran wigstylists alike!

Demystifying Cosplay Contests

A new panel we wanted to pilot. This panel explores the ins and outs of cosplaycontests from the perspective of 3cosplayers who have judged contests in a number of counties for the past 6 years. Takes you through what judging is, how to prepare, and attempts to demystify anoften very intimidating process.

Greg Bryk (Actor)Q&A

Actor Greg Bryk (Far Cry 5, Frontier, Bitten, Handmaids Tale, and more) answers questions from the audience.

Kevin Duhaney and Jeff Parazzo (Actors)Q&A

Actors Kevin DuHaney and JeffParazzo (Power Rangers DinoThunder)answer questions from the audience.

Nick Bradshaw (Comic Artist)Sketch Duel

Local artists compete with comic book artist Nick Bradshaw to see who speed draws it best, as judged by the audience!

Scott McNeil (Actor)Q&A

Actor Scott McNeil (Dragonball Z,Riverdale, Inuyasha, Gundam and more)answers questions from the audience.

Sherry D. Ramsey (Author)

Learning to Outline (Even when you think you can’t)

Writing an outline can be daunting and scary, and you may think it’s not for you. Learn how even the most dedicatedseat-of-the-pants writers can use anoutline variation to write faster, stronger stories and still retain creative freedom while writing.

World-Building for SF and FantasyWriters

Creating the world of your story can be fun, but it can also be filled with pitfalls for the unwary writer. Find out how to createbelievable, original worlds andsocieties without falling prey to thedreaded “world-builder’s disease.”.

Writing Middle Grade and Teen Fiction

Do you have a story you’d like to tell for YA or Middle Grade readers? These stories are rewarding to write but come with their own requirements and considerations. Learn how to work within expectations and still write great tales for younger readers!

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Join us at CaperCon for the first ever Canadian premier of this 100% Canadian indie feature film ‘Camp Death III in 2D’ which is a profoundly stupid & irreverent comedy/horror spoof of ‘Friday the 13th Part III in 3D.’+18Director: Matt FrameProducer: Janna Dk MacDonald-WalshSeptember 21st, Friday at 9:00pm

CANADIAN PREMIERE OF:

CAMP DEATH IIIIN 2D!

Fan Fiction Theatre is proud to present: The Magical Retelling of the Fountain of Fair Fortune

A travelling troupe from the Wizarding Academy of Dramatical Arts has come to CaperCon to perform the Fountain of Fair Fortune by Beedle the Bard. Ever since the failed performance at Hogwarts, the play has been cursed but these Wizards and Witches are determined this will be a success. However, from trying to perform magic in front of muggles without

breaking the statute of secrecy, a duel breaking out on stage, a screaming howler, and a lot of over acting, things do not go smoothly.

From: Jule Ann HardySeptember 21st, Friday Night at 6:30pm (seating starts at 6:30pm / play will begin at 7pm)

Harvey Pyke – Professor Beckett Elkins / DirectorGraeme McNabb – Elliot Blackwood / Stage ManagerEmma Francis – Virginia Abercrombie / Asha Rylie White – Alec Dolohov / AtheldaJulienne Cordy – Darby Fischer / AmataMatthew Boyd – Samuel Capper / Sir Luckless

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The CaperCon Pokémon League is your chance to become a Pokémon Master! Face off against the eight Gym Leaders and earn badges on your path to greatness! Battle eight gyms, each focusing on different Pokémon types.

After defeating each Gym Leader and claiming their badges, comes a battle with the Champion, and your shot at the title, as well as a winner’s prize pack! Trainers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to compete, and encouraged to come share their love of the Pokémon series!

The Costume Contest is a time for you to showcase and compete with your best cosplay work! The event welcomes all ages, skill-levels, and ambitions! Registration will be held at the Data Desk at the designation times on Friday and Saturday morning. Prejudging will take place early Saturday afternoon.

The possible categories you can enter are: Junior (12 & under), Novice, Journeyman, Artisan, and Master. The presentation category is also an option for those who have not made their costume, but wish to perform on stage and not compete in the competition itself.

Sign Up Times:Sign-up 1 (Data Desk): Friday – 5pm-6:30pmSign-up 2 (Data Desk): Saturday 10am-11:30amPre-Judging (Panel Room Serpent): Saturday 12pm-2pm

Green Room Entrance (right of stage, opposite to registration in floor plan): Saturday (one hour before contest begins)

Costume Contest (Main Stage): Saturday 5:30pm – 7:30pm

***Winners will receive a certificate and prize. Winners will be announced during Closing Ceremonies that will take place Sunday afternoon. For more information, please visit the Data Desk during convention weekend.

Costume Contest

Pokémon League

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Panels & EventsAnatomy for Artists!Miriam Williams

Do you struggle with wrangling thehuman form onto the page? Do theadvanced anatomy books intimidate you? Well, join us, beginner and veteran artists alike, as we break down the very complex subject of human anatomy in a simple and easy way! We’ll go over each section one at a time, from head to toe, answeringquestions all the while. We’ll examineartistic shorthand for complicatedmusculature, explore the differencesbetween the male and female forms, and, most daunting of all: tackling hands and feet! (Gasp!) So grab your pencils and your sketchbooks and lets get drawin’ some bods!

Please be aware! This is a PG-13 panel. There will be absolutely -zero- nudity, but this is still a panel about anatomy.

Applying for Rejections – How to Make Sure Your Story Doesn’t Get Published Third Person Press/ Nancy Waldman

A tongue-in-cheek look at the manydifferent reasons manuscripts getrejected–and how you, the writer, canimprove your chances of getting your story back with a big “NO” stamped on it. Or, you know, do the opposite for a better chance of acceptance.

Bad FanFiction Jeff Bushnik We all love our fandoms. Some of us so much so that we decide to create our own stories in them. This is the story of the stories that shouldn’t be. The cringe-in-ducing purple prose, the shudderingly awful plot, the cardboard-cutout characters that are all the more nauseating because we know that- surprise! -it’s really just the author inserting themselves into their own fantasy. I find the worst examples I can, trim the fat, and serve up a coarse course of semi-illiterature to you.

Bad FanFiction +18 Jeff Bushnik Fall comes hard on the North Atlantic as the cold winds blow low across the waves. But I’m still here, casting my long lines deep to trawl for whatever my nets might catch. All the healthy specimens are thrown back overboard. We don’t want their kind. We’re looking for the underdeveloped, the undercooked, the ones that have been overused and that should have been left to sink back below. That’s right, it’s time for Bad Fan Fishin’ 18+. Come listen to me read amateur prose so bad they make the dirty words therein look like golden kernels of corn.

The Birth of a Dragon! Step by Step in Juniper’s Journey of CreationAnita Morrison

You met him last year now join me in a presentation on the process used tocreate him and some tips on things to consider after having used him for the past year. Juniper is a prize winninginstructable project! He will have his new companion “Garnet” along! Garnet is my latest creation, my “mistake” so to speak. It’s a learning process and I’m bringing him to show you that not all mistakes are bad!

Camp Death III in 2D! +18Matt Frame, Janna DK MacDonald- Walsh

100% Canadian indie feature film ‘Camp Death III in 2d’ which is a profoundly stupid & irreverent comedy/horror spoof of ‘Friday the 13th Part III in 3D.’*** Has recently been accepted into Cinematic Panic Film Festival!

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Panels & EventsCaperCon’s Ultimate Nerd Trivia! +18Avery Varnes

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the Ultimate Nerd? Bring your team or ride solo and take on Trivia Master Avery and his diabolical (and wholly geeky) questions – the winning team/player will be crowned CaperCon’s “Ultimate Know-It-All(s)” and have a shot at some glittering prizes!

Con Photography 101 Jeff Bowden

Photography tutorial for all skill levels to up your game for pics around the con.

Cosplay Movement WorkshopSheila Christie

To play a character convincingly, you have to know how they move. Work with Dr Sheila Christie of CBU’s Applied Theatre program to start exploring or refining your cosplay characters’ physical presence.

Crash Course in Human AnatomyJeff Wilson

Jeff Wilson, a local artist & teacher, will present 3 exciting panels over the weekend that you do not want to miss! Explore the fundamentals of human musculature, proportion, lighting, dynamic poses, & more! (free sketchbook included for all participants)

Dancestors Q&A (Homestuck) Stephanie Morash

This panel is a Homestuck Q&A which may contain shipping, debate, and too many stories!

The Dating Game: Anime, Video Game, Disney, Fandom Style! +18Vanna White

Guys, Gals, and Non-Binary Pal’s, I hereby welcome you to the first ever Capercon

Dating Game!! In this panel, 3 characters will take the post to answer a variety of questions to win the heart of one! It may be strange, it may be comical, it may be a ship you’ve always wished for! It’s a battle for love!

Those who are interested are expected to inbox me in between September 10th to the 19th! I will randomly select 3 contestants and 1 character YOU will fight !! Good luck!!

Difference Engines: Representation and Diversity in Pop Culture Scott Sharplin

Discussions about diversity, inclusiveness, and representation in pop culture carry political overtones. Fans and creators alike hold strong opinions about who should be encouraged to join their fandoms, and how increasingly diverse fandoms should be reflected within texts. This panel considers why inclusiveness can be a positive thing for everyone, fostering creativity, innovation, and new discoveries.

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Panels & EventsDisney Karaoke / Disney Karaoke (Kids)

Be our Guest! Be our Guest! Put your singing skills to the test! For all those Disney fans who want to belt out their favorite tunes, this is the event for you! Disney Karaoke (kids) will be more focused on younger attendees singing.

The Do: Saturday Night Dance Party

Why go to The Do? Why Not? Come out and have a great night with other attendees celebrating our geekiness and the music connected to it! The playlist will be filled with anything from TV show openings, movies, video games, anime, Kpop/Jpop, English pop, and more.

Fictional Information: ApocalypseEdition James FW Thompson

Join world famous expert, James FW Thompson, as he answers all your questions about everything and anything focusing on your questions and concerns about the upcoming apocalypse. You didn’t know there was an apocalypse coming? Well then, it’s a good thing I’m having this panel, isn’t it?

Green Screen Photo Booth Cape Breton Regional Library

Insert yourself into your favorite fandom with green screen technology! Using a chroma key app and screen, we can put almost any image in the background behind you. Want to take a photo on the bridge of the Enterprise? Get a selfie with Dr. Who? Drop in any time during the hour and give it a try! Participants can download their photos from the Cape Breton Regional Library Facebook page.

Green Screen Sorting Hat Cape Breton Regional Library

Calling all witches and wizards! Are you a Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw or

Slytherin? Drop in any time during the hour to take our quiz and find out! Then get your photo taken ‘in’ your House common room using green screen technology! Costume props provided. Participants can download their photos from the Cape Breton Regional Library’s Facebook page.

Hentai or Not +18Mandie Love

Looking for a hilarious anime event? Join other adult anime fans in playing the raunchy gameshow: Hentai or Not?! Not for the faint of heart!

The Hero’s Journey in Art, Literature,& Life Jeff Wilson

Jeff Wilson, a local artist & teacher, will present 3 exciting panels over the weekend that you do not want to miss! Discover the hidden meanings behind every story ever told and expand your knowledge of the storytelling process!(free sketchbook included for all participants).

How to be a Con Artist April Baird

Want to start selling your art or creative wares and have no idea where to start? Been in the convention scene for a while and need tips and tricks? Here you can ask all of your questions and will receive lots of advice on how to get you started selling at different events and conventions. Bring pen and paper for taking notes!

How To: Building Characters forUnderworld LARPJeff Bushnik

Interested in roleplaying but feeling a bit daunted? We understand! That’s why we’ll give you a walkthrough of basic character types and how to design the one that’s perfect for you. Instead of sitting at home

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Panels & Eventsin the dark on how to proceed, we’ll be there to answer all of your questions. We’re a very open and accepting group, always looking to make new friends and to share our love of roleplaying.As an added bonus, any new players that come to our next game will be entered into a draw for a boffer, one of our medium weapons!

Ink & Polish! Finish your Drawing with Pizzazz! Miriam Williams

Not many folks realize how much inking can change the attitude of your art! In this panel, we’ll explore the finer points of penmanship and look at examples of the varied and oft unappreciated world of inking! We’ll learn about line weights, distribution, the advantages and pitfallsof both traditional and digital mediums and how best to accommodate for colours or gradients. We’ll demo different techniques to understand their impact on the piece and learn what sets artistic styles apart. Ready to clean up?! Then grab your pens and join us!

The Magical Retelling of the Fountain of Fair Fortune Jule Ann Hardy

Fan Fiction Theatre is proud to present: The Magical Retelling of the Fountain of Fair Fortune

A travelling troupe from the Wizarding Academy of Dramatical Arts has come to CaperCon to perform the Fountain of Fair Fortune by Beedle the Bard. Ever since the failed performance at Hogwarts, the play has been cursed but these Wizards and Witches are determined this will be a success. However, from trying to perform magic in front of muggles without breaking the statute of secrecy, a duel breaking out on stage, a screaming howler, and a lot of over acting, things do not go smoothly.

Make a Monster! Basics of CreatureDesign Miriam Williams

In this interactive presentation, we’ll be going over the bare-bones basics, as well as some more advanced tips on creating a monster of your very own! We’ll learn about what makes a beast stand out and how to breathe new life into the moregeneric creatures, how to address technical issues like legibility and silhouette, to more creative problems like finding inspiration or how your monster fits into the general lore of your story and their place in the world. Grab your sketchpads and come on down! Let’s get ready to make a monster with more bite!

Nerds and Normies 101: v2.0Avery Varnes

Do you have a nerdy or geeky hobby that the “regular” people in your life just don’t seem to understand? Do you find it difficult to explain why these things you so much joy? Then stop by “Nerds and Normies 101: v2.0”! Discover how to make your hobbies and interests more accessible to the “normies” in your life!

Night of the Living Dead – A Screening and Discussion +18Adam Myles & Tim Johnson

Come join the Misunderstood ArtCompany and FANGORIA MAGAZINE for a screening of the Romero Classic, Night of the Living Dead, followed by a discussion and panel with hosts of the horror Podcast “They Cast from the Coast”.

Parenting Nerds Joel Inglis

As a new parent and as a nerd, Joel is looking for advice from fellow nerd-parents on the best ways to introduce his child to the exciting world of board games, video games, comic books, fandoms, and

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Panels & Eventsgeneral nerd culture. In order to do this, he has sought out experts from around the world (who all happen to live in Cape Breton) to give him advice on hisadventure of raising the next generation of nerds.

Revenge of the Speedrun, A Link to the Past. Joseph Bicknell

Come see one of Cape Bretons most kinda-sorta-good-in-a-way-but-mostly-mediocre Zelda Speedrunners take on A Link to the Past.Just as he did at CaperCon 2016, Joe is back to break the CaperCon 2015 record of 2:05:05, with brand new tricks up his sleeve and even more risky strategies to pull off, Live! Feel free to ask questions at anytime during the run for insight into the game or speedrunning in general from aseven-year veteran.

RPG 101 (Hosted by DM’S on Wheels) James Morrison

DM’S on WHEELS share the tips and tricks that make for a good DM and a good player.

Running an 18+ RPG Without Just Being Smutty +18James Morrison

In today’s world of child safe gaming we find a need to escape with a truly gritty dark and realistic fantasy world to give into our darkest dreams … And then there are some who just want the chance to £*** an elf girl/guy.

SCA Fight Demo Jantzen Wee

Ever wanted to find out how can two fighters wearing 50+ lbs of steel can move around let alone fight? Want to see some awesome outfits? This is your chance to check it out! The Society for Creative Anachronism and the Barony of Ruantallan

are proud to put on a display of martial combat for your enjoyment.

Sketchbook Socials: The Art of Being CreativeJeff Wilson

Jeff Wilson, a local artist & teacher, will present 3 exciting panels over the weekend that you do not want to miss! Learn tips and techniques that inspire your imagination to create art in your daily life!(free sketchbook included for all participants).

Tales from The Grove (Underworld LARP) +18Jeff Bushnik

Come take a seat, relax, and listen to us tell you some of our favourite stories to come out of our little town. The citizens of Tempest Grove are constantly beset with monsters, rogues, fanatics, and anything else our writers can come up with. They have to use all their strength and wits, and often that’s just to get through a meal with their fellow players. Our fun, interactive environment breeds dozens of stories every single game, and we’d like to tell you a few of the best. Like this one time where...

Tracey & Jason Out of the Basement! (Youtube)Tracy Lynn Tobin

Tracey and Jason have crawled up from The Basement to come hang out! Come ask questions, learn about our YouTube process, and watch us figure out this whole con thing for the first time ever!

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Panels & EventsUnderworld LARP Fighting Demo Citizens of Tempest Grove

Underworld Cape Breton: Tempest Grove is your local premiere Live-Action Role Play group. We’re medieval fantasy, meaning the character you build can be an elf rogue, dwarf warrior, human mage, or any of dozens of other options. Come learn about us while seeing how our fighting system works! We’ll be providing some of our foam weapons for curious participants, so you can try battling some of our players… or some of your friends. And who knows? If you enjoy yourself enough, you might join, and those players could become your friends!

VAUGHN YELLS AT THINGS (Déjà vu) +18Not Vaughn MacDonald?

You yell things at me- pet peeves, questions, maybe a verb you’re not a fan of- and I yell about them. If you’ve ever met me, it’s like that, but with more chairs.

Vaughn MacDonald Yells at Things for an Hour 2: The Reckoning +18Matt Earhart

Come see the return of last year’s hit panel, Vaughn MacDonald Yells at Things for an Hour, in the latest (and hopefully the start of a long-running line of sequels), VAUGHN MACDONALD YELLS AT THINGS FOR AN HOUR 2: THE RECKONING!!! Viewer discretion is advised. This panel should not be seen by pregnant women, regular women, irregular women (please eat more fiber), men of all kinds, epileptics, or people in general. Don’t come see the panel. Or do. I’m not your mother. Whatever.

Women of LARPCrystal D’Alessandro

The Ladies of Underworld Tempest Grove

share OOC (Out of Character) stories about LARP.

Writing Three-Dimensional Characters Third Person Press/ Nancy Waldman

Characters are the lifeblood of your story, so if they only have the depth of a cardboard cut-out, your readers won’t find them engaging. Learn how to create characters who are fully-formed individuals, ready to capture your readers’ interest and hold it to the end of your story.

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Main Schedule

3:00pm - 3:30pm Opening Ceremony Main Events

3:30pm - 4:30pm Green Screen Sorting Hat Panel Room Dino

3:30pm - 4:30pm Nerds and Normies 101: v2.0 Panel Room Unicorn

3:30pm - 4:30pm FDP: Cosplay On a Budget Main Events

3:30pm - 4:30pm Jeff Parazzo & Kevin Duhaney Photos & Signings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

4:00pm - 5:00pm Wrting Middle Grade and Teen Fiction w/ Sherry D. Ramsey Panel Room Serpent

4:00pm - 5:00pm How to be a Con Artist Panel Room Werewolf

5:00pm - 6:30pm Costume Contest Registration Data Desk (Exhibitor Expressway)

5:00pm - 6:00pm Difference Engines: Representation and Diversity in Pop Culture Panel Room Unicorn

5:00pm - 6:00pm Power Rangers Q&A Main Events

5:00pm - 6:00pm Scott McNeil Photos & Signings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

5:30pm - 6:30pm Sketchbook Socials: The Art of Being Creative Panel Room Werewolf

5:30pm - 8:00pm Night of the Living Dead (1968) Screening and Discussion +18 Demo Arena

6:30pm - 7:30pm Ink and Polish! Finish your Drawing with Pizzazz! Panel Room Unicorn

6:30pm - 8:00pm The Magical Retelling of the Fountian of Fair Fortune Main Events

6:30pm - 9:30pm Greg Bryk Photos & Signings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

7:00pm - 8:00pm Tales From the Grove +18 Panel Room Werewolf

8:00pm - 9:00pm Make a Monster! Basics of Creature Design Panel Room Unicorn

8:00pm - 9:00pm Vaughn Yells at Things Part 2: The Reckoning +18 Demo Arena

8:30pm - 9:30pm Hentai or Not +18 Panel Room Werewolf

9:00pm - 11:00pm Canadian Premier of “Camp Death III in 2D” +18 Main Events

September 21 - Friday

September 22 - Saturday

10:00am - 11:30am Costume Contest Signup Data Desk (Exhibitor Expressway)

10:30am - 11:30am Green Screen Photo Booth Panel Room Dino

10:30am - 11:30am Writing Three-Dementional Characters Panel Room Unicorn

10:30am - 12:00pm Greg Bryk Photos & Sigings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

11:00am - 12:00pm Con Photography 101 Panel Room Werewolf

11:00am - 12:20pm CaperCon’s Nerd Trivia +18 Main Events

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September 22 - Saturday

Main Schedule

12:00pm - 2:00pm Costume Contest Judging Panel Room Serpent

12:00pm - 1:00pm Tracy & Jason Out of the Basement Panel Room Unicorn

12:30pm - 1:30pm Building Characters for Underworld LARP Panel Room Werewolf

12:30pm - 1:30pm Jeff Parazzo & Kevin Duhaney Photos & Sigings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

1:00pm - 2:00pm Sketch Duel with Nick Bradshaw Main Events

1:30pm - 2:30pm Dancestors Q&A (Homestuck) Panel Room Unicorn

2:00pm - 3:00pm Disney Karaoke (Kids) Panel Room Dino

2:00pm - 3:00pm Bad Fanfiction PG Panel Room Werewolf

2:00pm - 3:30pm Scott McNeil Photos & Sigings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

2:30pm - 3:30pm Greg Bryk Q&A Main Events

3:00pm - 4:00pm World- Building for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers W/ Sherry D. Ramsey Panel Room Unicorn

3:30pm - 4:30pm FDP: Cosplay Makeup Panel Room Werewolf

3:30pm - 5:00pm SCA Fighing Demo Demo Arena

4:00pm - 5:00pm Scott McNeil Q&A Main Events

4:00pm - 5:00pm Jeff Parazzo & Kevin Duhaney Photos & Sigings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

4:30pm - 5:30pm Fictional Informaton: Apocalypse Edition Panel Room Unicorn

5:00pm - 6:00pm Underworld LARP Fighting Demo Demo Arena

5:30pm - 6:30pm Parenting Nerds Panel Room Werewolf

5:30pm - 7:30pm Costume Contest Main Events

5:30pm - 7:00pm Greg Bryk Photos & Sigings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

6:00pm - 8:00pm Disney Karaoke Panel Room Dino

6:00pm - 7:00pm Crash Course in Human Anatomy Panel Room Unicorn

7:00pm - 8:00pm Bad Fanfiction +18 Panel Room Werewolf

7:30pm - 9:00pm Scott McNeil Photos & Sigings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

8:00pm - 9:00pm Women of LARP +18 Panel Room Unicorn

8:00pm - 10:00pm The Do: Saturday Dance Party Main Events

8:30pm - 10:00pm Running an 18+ RPG W/O Being Smutty Panel Room Werewolf

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September 23 - Sunday

Main Schedule

**These times are subject to change

10:00am - 12:00pm Garage Sale Panel Room Dino

10:00am - 1:00pm Greg Bryk Photos & Signings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

10:30am - 11:30am The Hero’s Journey in Art, Literature, & Life Panel Room Unicorn

10:30am - 11:30am Jeff Parazzo & Kevin Duhaney Q& A Main Events

10:30am - 12:00pm SCA Fighting Demo Demo Arena

11:00am - 12:00pm The Birth of a Dragon! Step by Step in Juniper’s Journey of Creation. Panel Room Werewolf

12:00pm - 1:00pm Cosplay Movement Workshop Panel Room Unicorn

12:00pm - 1:00pm FDP: Cosplay Wigs Main Events

12:00pm - 1:00pm Underworld LARP Fighting Demo Demo Arena

12:30pm - 1:30pm Learning to Outline (Even when you think you can’t) W/ Sherry D. Ramsey Panel Room Werewolf

1:30pm - 2:30pm Anatomy for Artists Panel Room Unicorn

1:30pm - 2:30pm Scott McNeil Q&A Main Events

2:00pm - 3:00pm Applying for Rejections - How to Make Sure Your Story Doesn’t Get Published Panel Room Serpent

2:00pm - 3:00pm The Dating Game +18 Panel Room Werewolf

2:00pm - 3:00pm Jeff Parazzo & Kevin Duhaney Photos & Signings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

3:00pm - 4:00pm RPG 101 Panel Room Unicorn

3:00pm - 4:00pm FDP: Demystifying Costume Contests Main Events

3:00pm - 5:00pm Revenge of the Speedrun “A Link to the Past” Demo Arena

3:30pm - 4:30pm Vaugh Yells at Things for an Hour: déjà vu +18 Panel Room Werewolf

3:30pm - 5:00pm Scott McNeil Photos & Signings Photos & Autographs (Exhibitor Expressway)

5:00pm - 6:00pm Closing Ceremony Main Events

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GamingASHES: Rise Of The PhoenixbornCast spells to destroy your opponent’s creatures. No Land cards here, just roll dice for mana resources every turn. The best part, you get to choose your starting hand, to set your strategy. Beautiful artwork and easy gameplay makes this a great alternative to Magic.

Cash Money Smash TourneyWe missed last year but we’re back again! The Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament makes its Capercon return with a 100 dollar pot bonus! This tournament has a $5 entry fee. Host Logan Truckair will be using a Gamecube and requests you bring your own controller if you have one to make sure we have enough to go around.

Casual MTG CommanderMagic the Gathering Commander is a casual multiplayer format. Come bring your best or jankiest Commander deck and flop some card board. We will be playing Casual Magic the Gathering Commander in pods of 3-5. Local NPC will have promo cards on hand for free for each participant.

D&D: DMs On WheelsPhilip Brown and James Morrison bring you beginner D&D campaigns that you can sit down and sink your teeth into without any prior playing experience. Come to their tables throughout the weekend to try your hand at the granddaddy of all RPGs.

Dragon Ball Super TCGEveryone’s favourite Anime Series has its own trading card game. Come learn how to play with some of your favourite char-acters that span from Original Dragon Ball, to Dragon Ball Super!

EPIC CARD GAMEIf all the most powerful cards in Magic came in 1 box, that box is called EPIC CARD GAME. No Lands, No rarities, just awesome creatures and instants you can play from turn 1. Play as sealed, draft, constructed or just random. Every game is EPIC!

HeroclixCome learn to play Heroclix and team up with other players to take on the Super Colossal GALACTUS! Don’t have any Heroclix? That’s fine; Local NPC will have some on hand for you to try out!

Industrial Cape Breton AirsoftAirsoft is a sport that takes first person shooters to the next level. ICBA is a local organization focussed on promoting the sport of airsoft by hosting games around the CBRM. Airsoft is a sport in whichpeople shoot each other with plastic pellets from realistic-looking BB guns. There is everything from 3v3 indoor games to large multi-day 200+ people events. The rules vary from game-to-game, scenarios can range from simple team death matches to elaborate situations.

Lending Library There will also be various table top or card games to try if you just want to chill and play some CATAN or Ticket to Ride.

Milennium BladesIf the entire CCG universe was put in a box, that box is called MILLENNIUM BLADES. You win by hunting and trading cards to build a competitive tournament deck, or to to build an awesome card collection, or simply sell those rare cards for money.

PATHFINDER THE ADVENTURE CARD GAMEPlayers are on a quest to defeat monsters, find loot and vanquish the evil Mummy. Choose from a variety of classes, equip your characters with weapons, armor, items, allies and spells in this co-operative adventure game. No DM required.

Pokemon LeagueThe CaperCon Pokémon League is your chance to become a Pokémon Master! Face off against the eight Gym Leaders and earn badges on your path to greatness! Battle eight gyms, each focusing on different Pokémon types.

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GamingPokémon TCGGotta Catch Em All! Come learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game, or come play some casual fun games. All who participate will get a promo from Local NPC.

RED DRAGON INN OPEN TOURNAMENT (14+ only)You defeated the Boss, got the loot and now you’re back at the tavern to tell the tale. But why should you share the loot? Get your friends drunk, cheat at gambling, or pummel them unconscious, whatever it takes to be the last human, goblin, wizard, dwarf, or orc standing. Funny, your friends have the exact same idea!

Risk TournamentThe classic game of world conquest is back and Kitchen Table Board Game Cafe is bringing it to CaperCon! Bring your friends and leave as enemies.

Scenes From AWizard’s HatThe DM looks at the players across the table. He reaches into a hat while speaking. “You go around the corner and see…” He pauses, reading a strip of paper he has pulled out of the hat. “An orc wearing a tutu. What do you do?”. A fun twist on D&D incorporating an age-old improv game, Scenes From A Wizard’s Hat

will throw some curated audience suggestions out to surprise players and DM alike in a game where no one knows what will happen next.

SMASHUPPut any two crazy fantasy themed decks together and rumble with your friends. Godzilla & Cats vs. Jedis & Teddy Bears? Sure!

Warhammer 40K and Age Of SigmarLocal NPC will be teaching new players how to play the miniature tabletop game, Warhammer 40k. Come learn that no war is too small for your attention!

ZOMBICIDEThe zombie hordes are coming to CaperCon! Zombicide is a co-operative miniatures game, players play as a team, find food, rescue survivors and get the heck out! Walk loudly and carry an even bigger gun.

Gaming Schedule

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Gaming Schedule

3:00pm - 6:00pm Millennium Blades Tourney Town

4:00pm - 6:00pm Dragonball Super TCG Tourney Town

4:00pm - 6:00pm D&D DMs On Wheels Fan(tasy) Zone

5:00pm - 6:30pm Scenes From A Wizard’s Hat Fan(tasy) Zone

5:30pm - 7:30pm Heroclix Tourney Town

6:30pm - 7:30pm D&D DMs On Wheels Fan(tasy) Zone

7:00pm - 10:00pm A.S.H.E.S - Rise of the Phoenixborn Tourney Town

7:00pm - 10:00pm EPIC CARD GAME Tourney Town

7:00pm - 10:00pm Casual MTG Commander Tourney Town

ALL DAY Warhammer Tourney Town

September 21 - Friday

10:00am - 1:00pm SMASHUP Tourney Town

12:00pm - 2:00pm D&D: DMs On Wheels (James) Fan(tasy) Zone

12:00pm - 2:00pm D&D: DMs On Wheels (Phil) Fan(tasy) Zone

12:00pm - 4:00pm Risk Tournament Tourney Town

1:00pm - 4:00pm Pokemon League Tournament Penalty Box

2:00pm - 5:00pm Casual MTG Commander Tourney Town

2:00pm - 6:00pm Milennium Blades Tourney Town

3:00pm - 6:00pm Pokemon TCH Tourney Town

5:00pm - 7:00pm Heroclix Tourney Town

5:00pm - 9:00pm Cash Money Smash Tourney Penalty Box

5:30pm - 8:00pm D&D: DMs On Wheels (James) Fan(tasy) Zone

6:00pm - 7:30pm D&D: DMs On Wheels (Phil) Fan(tasy) Zone

7:00pm - 10:00pm Dragonball Super TCG Tourney Town

7:00pm - 10:00pm Zombicide Tourney Town

8:00pm - 10:00pm D&D: DMs On Wheels (Phil) Fan(tasy) Zone

ALL DAY Warhammer Tourney Town

September 22 - Saturday

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Gaming ScheduleSeptember 23- Sunday

10:00am - 1:00pm D&D: DMs On Wheels (James) Fan(tasy) Zone

10:00am - 1:00pm Pathfinder: The Adventure Card Game Tourney Town

11:00am - 3:00pm Risk Tournament Finals Tourney Town

12:00pm - 3:00pm Heroclix Tourney Town

12:00pm - 2:00pm D&D: DMs On Wheels (James) Fan(tasy) Zone

12:00pm - 2:00pm D&D: DMs On Wheels (Phil) Fan(tasy) Zone

1:00pm - 4:00pm Pokemon TCH Tourney Town

2:00pm - 5:00pm Casual MTG Commander Tourney Town

2:00pm - 5:00pm Red Dragon Inn Open Tournament Tourney Town

ALL DAY Warhammer Tourney Town

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Beautifully constructed by local Charlie Fitzergerald, this replica of the God of Thunder’s hammer is a great addition to this year’s convention. Come visit the Mjolnir booth on the Exhibitor Expressway floor (Booth i6), and test your ability to see if you are worthy.

All donations given will be donated to the wonderful local charity Caleb’s Courage.

To help raise more for this incredible charity, Atomic Records had donated a NECA Thor’s Hammer Oversized Replica (Value $400) as a prize. Any donations at this booth over the weekend of $2 or more will receive a ballot to be entered into a draw to win it.

Mjolnir: Are you worthy?

www.calebscourage.com

WIN ME!!

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These two handmade items from local artisans were donated to CaperCon to show their works, as well as help us raise money for non-profit organizations. Tickets will be sold at Data Desk for a chance to win (Two winners/ one for each item), and all proceeds will be donated to the Feral and Abandoned Cat Society.

- Custom ordered shoulder piece made by Blackwater Armoury. The shoulder piece is made with hand tooled and dyed 9 oz leather with White rabbit fur . The scales maille and chainmaille are anodized aluminum. (Approx value $280)

- Michique incorporated our mascot Kiki (drawn by Ohmyfrigg Art) into a custom, handmade handbag like no other. (Approx value $300)

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Our Donators!

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